April 25, 2022 * After an eight-goal performance on April 21, Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman each produced strong offensive outputs to help Tampa Bay halt Florida’s 13-game win streak. * In their first game at Bell Centre since the passing of Guy Lafleur, the Canadiens honored the NHL icon with his […]
Daily Almanac for Monday, April 24, 2022
TODAY’S ALMANAC Question of the Day How does a person get rid of slugs?First, trap them. Go out to the garden in the late afternoon and lay boards or pieces of cardboard on the bare soil around your plantings. In the morning, turn over the boards […]
NHL News: 2021-22 Western Conference Playoff Race Through April 23, 2022
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NHL News: 2021-22 Eastern Conference Playoff Race through April 23, 2022
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NHL Morning Skate – Sunday, April 24, 2022
April 24, 2022 * Saturday was highlighted by the Panthers rallying past the Maple Leafs to extend their winning streak to a franchise-record 13 games. * Pittsburgh and Boston became the 10th and 11th teams to reach the 100-point mark this season, while two more clubs can get to […]
NHL News: Kraft Hockeyville Canada Announces Top 4 Communities
Finalists from communities coast-to-coast vying for an opportunity to host an NHL® preseason game and receive $250,000 in arena upgrades TORONTO, ONTARIO (April 23, 2022) – Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) has […]
Daily Almanac for Sunday, April 24, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, DL, FRS, RA (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. Best known for his wartime leadership […]
NHL News: ICYMI, NHL Morning Skate – Thursday, April 21, 2022
April 21, 2022 * Alex Ovechkin once again climbed multiple NHL all-time lists, this time with his ninth career 50-goal season and yet another multi-goal outing. * Connor McDavid reclaimed the lead in the 2021-22 Art Ross Trophy Race and reached the 70-assist mark for the fourth time in […]
NHL News: Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Predators and Sharks Headline the 2022 NHL Global Series
San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators to Open Regular Season in Prague, Czech Republic on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche to Face Off in a Pair of Games in Tampere, Finland on Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 2022 NHL […]
NHL News: Early Registration Now Open for 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge
New This Year Are the Chance to Top Hockey Legend Wayne Gretzky in “Beat Gretzky TNT League” and the ‘Second Shot’ to Change Predictions After Game 1 Results; 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin Monday, May 2 NEW YORK / TORONTO (April 21, 2022) – Early registration […]
NHL News: #NHLStats Pack: Team Clinching Notes
A Running Document of Notes for All Teams as They Clinch a Berth in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs #NHLStats about the Edmonton Oilers, who are headed to the postseason for a third consecutive campaign – a first since a stretch of five straight from […]
NHL Morning Skate – Saturday, April 23, 2022
* The hockey world mourned the loss of Hall of Famer and Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur, who passed away Friday. * Evander Kane scored a hat trick against the Western Conference-leading Avalanche as the Oilers punched their ticket to the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. * Kevin Fiala and the Wild set several franchise records, while Kirill Kaprizov became […]
Daily Almanac for Saturday, April 23, 2022
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Natalie Wood (born Natalie Zacharenko, July 20, 1938 – November 29, 1981) was an American actress and model who began her career in film as a child and successfully transitioned to young adult roles. She was the recipient of four Golden Globes and three Academy Award nominations. Born in San Francisco to […]
NHL News: The Countdown to “Mayhem”: The Final Days of the 2021-22 Regular Season
With 95% of regular-season games completed (1,241 of 1,312) and the 20-millionth fan of 2021-22 set to go through the turnstiles next week, a look at what lies ahead before we enjoy the “Mayhem” of the First Round – which will begin on May 2. […]
NHL News: Toronto’s Simmonds’ fined for Charging
NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds has been fined $2,250, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for charging Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev during NHL Game No. 1234 in Tampa on Thursday, April 21, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at […]
NHL News: Toronto’s Clifford fined for High-Sticking
NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kyle Clifford has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry during NHL Game No. 1234 in Tampa on Thursday, April 21, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. The incident occurred at […]
NHL News: In Celebration of Earth Day, NHL and NHLPA Announce Middle School Winners of ‘Future Goals Virtual Science Fair presented by SAP’ Competition
Students in Grades 4-8 Across U.S. and Canada Submitted Sustainability-Themed Hockey Projects NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – In celebration of Earth Day, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) today announced the winners of the second annual Future Goals Virtual Science […]
NHL News: “Battle of Pennsylvania” Rivalry Takes Center Ice in NHL on TNT Regular Season Finale, Sunday, April 24
Philadelphia Flyers to Host Pittsburgh Penguins at 4 p.m. ET; Stanley Cup Will Make Visit to NHL on TNT Studio NHL on TNT will showcase the “Battle of Pennsylvania” in the network’s final telecast of its inaugural regular season coverage, as Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, now with […]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issues Statement on the Passing of Guy Lafleur
NEW YORK (April 22, 2022) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of Guy Lafleur: “You didn’t need to see Guy Lafleur’s name and number on his sweater when ‘The Flower’ had the puck on his stick. As distinctively stylish as […]
NHL Morning Skate – Friday, April 22, 2022
* Two division titles and one playoff matchup were decided Thursday, while two other teams secured home ice in the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. * The Blues and Wild became the first guaranteed series in the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs – on the same day early […]